Italian
Spanish
Portugese
Not Explorers
100
Amerigo Vespucci
Who is a skilled navigator sailed for Spain in 1501-1502 and published a pamphlet called "Four Voyages" His name is known for two continents.
100
This explorer was a conquistador who saw Pacific Ocean and crossed Panama.
Who is Balboa?
100
This explorer traveled for almost 3 years. He did not survived the trip, and only 18 of the 270 of his men survived
Who is Ferdinand Magellan?
100
Well known for Reformation and challenging the Catholic Church.
Who is Martin Luther?
200
The explorer that landed in Florida, and was searching for the "botox" of the 1500's.
Who is Ponce de Leon?
200
Went to Mexico looking for gold mines. He was infamous for destroying the Aztecs in 4 months.
Who is Cortez?
200
The scientist that studied astrology and developed the theory that the Earth revolved around the sun, and the moon revolved around the earth.
Who is Nicholas Copernicus?
300
Searched for a passage through the Northwest of the continent, known for discovering Maine and as south as North Carolina.
Who is Giovanni Verrazano
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